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Story Construction acquires Sioux City-based L&L Builders

Ames-based Story Construction has announced an agreement to buy the assets of L&L Builders Co., a general contractor based out of Sioux City.

According to a news release announcing the acquisition, Story Construction will retain …

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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Downtown Des Moines property changes hands

Old Ford Tractor LLC, located in Des Moines, paid 13th & Mulberry LLC $2.3 million for property at 213 13th St. in downtown Des Moines, Polk County real estate records show. Renovation of the one-story, …

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VIDEO: Project515 tackles home construction, buying trends and outlook

The housing market, in Iowa and the nation, continues to be a critical economic issue. An increasing number of people don’t have enough money to purchase their first home. Also, many potential homebuyers are sidelined …

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Council action paves way for sale of Wells Fargo properties

The Des Moines City Council on Monday approved terminating a minimum assessment agreement between the city of Des Moines and Wells Fargo for property at 801 Walnut St. The agreement needed to be terminated before …

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Sale of Wells Fargo’s downtown Des Moines properties may be nearing

Property owned by Wells Fargo at 801 Walnut St. in downtown Des Moines is one of five parcels for sale by the financial institution. The Des Moines City Council on Monday is expected to approve…
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West Des Moines approves Grand Experience development agreement

The West Des Moines City Council this week gave its nod to an agreement with the developer behind the $400 million multiuse Grand Experience, a project that city officials said will spur other development and …

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Hospitality group Full Court Press signs lease for former Peace Tree space

Des Moines-based hospitality group Full Court Press Inc. will take over the former Peace Tree Brewing Co. space on East Court Avenue, and according to documents obtained from the city of Des Moines, Fong’s Pizza …

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Hyper Energy Bar looks to continue expansion in 2025

The owner of Hyper Energy Bar said his goal is to build a generational company with a national footprint that will triple in size over the next year.

Hyper Energy Bar, the drive-thru energy drink …

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Huxley to offer business improvement grants

The city of Huxley has created a grant program to support new and expanding businesses in the community.

According to a news release, grants can be used for facade improvements, buying buildings or land, job …

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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Omaha group buys 24 acres in Pleasant Hill for senior housing project

Immanuel Communities, an Omaha-based organization that operates retirement and senior care housing facilities in Nebraska and Iowa, has acquired nearly 24 acres of undeveloped land in Pleasant Hill, Polk County real estate transactions show.

Immanuel …